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laalie

nounpeople

pampered child or beloved plaything

A toy or plaything; by extension, a young child who is indulged and fussed over as if they were a plaything.

Example in use

Da laalie aye sits in Mam's airms.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/LAA-lee/

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Origin & context

unknowncurrentaffectionate

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